Localis

Rating: 5/5

"Dining at Localis was such an amazing experience. Our waiter, Rick was not only friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks that were paired with our courses, but was also enthusiastic in conveying Chef Chris's menu. The food and drink pairings painted a picture in your mind as to what it was that Chef Chris experienced while growing up and drew questions between my wife and I about our own culinary journeys. I would highly suggest trying Localis if given the opportunity"

Rating: 3/5

"I hesitated leaving a partial negative review but this restaurant is a Michelin rated fairly costly restaurant and I really expected more. First I’d like to say the service was top notch. The restaurant was comfortable, nothing fancy. Presentation of food was on point! Really where I thought they fell short was the overall lack of flavor in their food. It was extremely underwhelming. I have been to Michelin rated restaurants on multiple Continents and several Countries so this wasn’t my first go round. I was just very unwhelmed with each course. The variety was there but the taste wasn’t. The portions are comically small. It’s a bite or two at most. Honestly the dessert was probably my favorite part and after 10 plus courses we left not hungry but certainly not full."

Rating: 5/5

"My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Localis in Sacramento, and it was an incredible evening. From the moment we walked in, we felt warmly welcomed and knew we were in for something special. The ambiance is both sophisticated and inviting, making it perfect for such a special occasion. Chef/owner Chris has truly created a culinary masterpiece with Localis. Every dish we had was a delightful experience, showcasing his creativity and passion for fine dining. The flavors were exceptional, and the presentation was impeccable. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing our dining experience even further. It's clear that Localis is a labor of love, and it reflects in every detail. We can't wait to go back and enjoy another unforgettable meal. Highly recommended for anyone looking for the best dining experience in Sacramento!"

Rating: 5/5

"Amazing place we learned about in Germany of all places, while in town for Octoberfest where we randomly had dinner at same table with Chef Chris Barnum at a huge beer garden named Augustiner Biergarten. Learning of his passion for finding food ideas and menus while traveling made us put this restaurant on our very short list of places to visit. We made it 12 months later and all six of us that got to experience this 10+ course meal will be talking about it for some time. It was a unanimous 10/10 from each of us. The detail and story behind each course blew us away. I really loved how he brought his travel and tastes from Argentina to our meal. We did not make it in time for the Germany spread but now we each have already talked of going to visit Argentina to further explore this range of food. Service was quick and professional with Chef coming to table to share deeper meaning and inspiration behind certain dishes. Learning that even down to dinnerwear we were served many courses on had detailed background to it just added to experience. You will see in pictures that extreme detail was paid to each course creating a memorable night of taste bud heaven. Each round had history, taste and technique in plating you only see in finest of restaurants. Having been to many Michelin Star restaurants I am confident in placing Localis at the top of my restaurant list. Chef Chris and his crew treated us like royalty when we could have just been the next table of 6. This told me he has a vision and expectation to give his guests a memorable experience and that is just what we had. 10/10 across the board for sure. I will let the take home suprise be just that but even it has been a hit and very delicious. I am confident you will enjoy each an every round during your time at Localis and can not help but become obsessed with the stories and passion that goes into your meal."

Rating: 5/5

"Possibly the best meal I have ever had. I would have been happy to have just the octopus and onion rings as a meal."